I have read essays by mental health professionals that state certain people's brains are not wired for empathy, that they actually lack the mental acuity to imagine themselves in the place of another person. Those are the very people who vote against the rights of other's, such as women, LGBT people, people of other races, people who follow alternative relgions, etc. Those without the capacity for empathy are the very people who actually need religion in their lives to control themselves. The rest of the word can subsist peacefully on their conscience and empathy, instead.
Empathy is a beautiful thing, and I feel sorry for those who are unable to experience it and be guided by it. Their lives must be very hollow and stark. This was a beautiful article you wrote, and I commend you for it, dear lady! Thank you for sharing it with #steemitbloggers 😊
Thank you very much @thekittygirl. Very interesting point of view that you have shared here. I too feel pity for those of us that aren't able to experience empathy. I really liked your view regarding the lack of empathy and therefore religion becomes their moral compass.